Vermiform Records
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Vermiform Records was an American
independent record label
that specialized in releasing punk rock
music from 1990 until 2002. Over the course of those twelve years Vermiform released 57 albums and relocated many times, being headquartered in New York
, New Jersey
, Virginia
, Rhode Island
and California
at different times. The label was run by Sam McPheeters
, the singer from the band Born Against
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
independent record label
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
that specialized in releasing punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
music from 1990 until 2002. Over the course of those twelve years Vermiform released 57 albums and relocated many times, being headquartered in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, Rhode Island
Rhode Island
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and California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
at different times. The label was run by Sam McPheeters
Sam McPheeters
Sam McPheeters is an American musician, artist and journalist. Raised in Albany, New York and later relocated to New York City, McPheeters was a key member of the early 1990s hardcore punk scene, writing a number of zines and singing in the hardcore band Born Against...
, the singer from the band Born Against
Born Against
Born Against was an American hardcore punk band from New York active between 1989–1993. In addition to their radical leftist politics, the group espoused a DIY punk message and challenged what they perceived as problematic within the punk subculture of their time.-History:The group was founded in...
.
Bands
- Born AgainstBorn AgainstBorn Against was an American hardcore punk band from New York active between 1989–1993. In addition to their radical leftist politics, the group espoused a DIY punk message and challenged what they perceived as problematic within the punk subculture of their time.-History:The group was founded in...
- EconochristEconochristEconochrist was a political hardcore punk band active in the late eighties and early nineties. They moved from Arkansas to the San Francisco Bay Area to become part of the punk music scene there...
- Landed
- Life's BloodLife's BloodLife's Blood was a hardcore punk band formed by four first year college students in New York City in 1987. It consisted of Adam Nathanson on guitars, Neil Burke on bass, John Kriksciun on drums, and on vocals, Combined Effort promoter and fanzine editor Jason O'Toole...
- Man Is The BastardMan Is the BastardMan Is the Bastard were a pioneering hardcore punk band who contributed the name, and perhaps also the ethos, to the punk subgenre known as power violence...
- Men's Recovery ProjectMen's Recovery ProjectMen's Recovery Project was an American experimental noise rock band formed by Sam McPheeters and Neil Burke in Richmond, Virginia, active from 1993–2002...
- Moss IconMoss IconMoss Icon was an Annapolis, Maryland post-hardcore band from 1986 to 1991. Its original members were singer Jonathan Vance, guitarist Tonie Joy, bassist Monica DiGialleonardo, and drummer Mark Laurence. Alex Badertscher joined as second guitarist in 1990...
- RorschachRorschach (band)Rorschach is a New Jersey-based band that existed from 1989 to 1993 and reformed in 2009. The group often blended hardcore punk and dissonant elements of metal providing the inspiration to a number of hardcore and post hardcore bands thereafter....
- Screeching WeaselScreeching WeaselScreeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
- (Young) Pioneers(Young) PioneersPioneers was an influential American folk punk band from Richmond, Virginia, active from 1993–1999.-History:...
Releases
- VMFM 0 - V/A Murders Among Us 7" (1990; approx 2,500 made, first pressing a co-release with Combined Effort Records). Out of print.
- Life's BloodLife's BloodLife's Blood was a hardcore punk band formed by four first year college students in New York City in 1987. It consisted of Adam Nathanson on guitars, Neil Burke on bass, John Kriksciun on drums, and on vocals, Combined Effort promoter and fanzine editor Jason O'Toole...
song re-released on VMFM 3CD, Born Against song re-released on VMFM 20.
- Life's Blood
- VMFM 0.5 - Born AgainstBorn AgainstBorn Against was an American hardcore punk band from New York active between 1989–1993. In addition to their radical leftist politics, the group espoused a DIY punk message and challenged what they perceived as problematic within the punk subculture of their time.-History:The group was founded in...
Eulogy 7" (1990; 2 pressings, approx 2,500 made). Out of print.- Both songs are included on VMFM 20.
- VMFM 1 - Born Against 7" (1990; 5 pressings, 7,090 made). Out of print.
- Songs included on VMFM 20.
- VMFM 2 - RorschachRorschach (band)Rorschach is a New Jersey-based band that existed from 1989 to 1993 and reformed in 2009. The group often blended hardcore punk and dissonant elements of metal providing the inspiration to a number of hardcore and post hardcore bands thereafter....
Remain Sedate LP (1991; 2 pressings, approx 2,000 made) / TAPE (1991; 1 pressings, approx 1,000 made).- Repressed as LP & CD on Gern Blandsten RecordsGern Blandsten RecordsGern Blandsten Records is an independent record label based in River Edge, New Jersey.The label's acts have included The World/Inferno Friendship Society, Canyon, Chisel, the Van Pelt, Radio 4, The Flesh, and Rye Coalition...
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- Repressed as LP & CD on Gern Blandsten Records
- VMFM 3 - Life's BloodLife's BloodLife's Blood was a hardcore punk band formed by four first year college students in New York City in 1987. It consisted of Adam Nathanson on guitars, Neil Burke on bass, John Kriksciun on drums, and on vocals, Combined Effort promoter and fanzine editor Jason O'Toole...
Defiance reissueReissueA reissue is the repeated issue of a published work. In common usage, it refers to an album which has been released at least once before and is released again, sometimes with alterations or additions....
7" (1991; 4 pressings, 4,166 made) / discography CD-ep (1996; 1 pressing, 2,144 made). Out of print. - VMFM 4 - Menace DementMenace DementMenace Dement was a band from New York City which existed during the late 80's and early 90's. Members included Patrick Blank on drums, Denny Morrison on guitar, Casandra Stark singing , & Neil Burke on bass. They frequently played at CBGB's & the Pyramid Club...
7" (1991; 1 pressing, approx. 1,000 made, split w/ Lungcast RecordsLungcast RecordsLungcast Records was an independent record label, established 1990. The label was known for extremely unusual bands of the alternative, fringe punk, acid rock, and avant garde genres....
). In stock. - VMFM 4.5 - Rorschach/Neanderthal 7" (1991; 2 pressings, approx 2,500 made).
- Rorschach songs repressed on Gern Blandsten CD, Neanderthal songs repressed on Deep Six Records CD.
- VMFM 5 - Citizens Arrest Colossus LP (1991; 1 pressing, approx. 2,000 made).
- Repressed on Wardance Records.
- VMFM 6 - Born Against 9 Patriotic Hymns For Children LP (1991; 4 pressings, 5,967 made).
- Reissued on Prank RecordsPrank RecordsPrank Records is a hardcore punk record label based in San Francisco, California. They began in 1995, releasing hardcore punk bands on vinyl and in CD format, with over 90 releases. Started by former Auburn University WEGL 91.1 FM radio DJ, Maximum Rock and Roll columnist and reviewer, former 924...
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- Reissued on Prank Records
- VMFM 6/12 - Born Against Battle Hymns CD (1994, 4 pressings, 9,322 made).
- Reissued on Kill Rock StarsKill Rock StarsKill Rock Stars is an independent record label founded in 1991 by Slim Moon and based in both Olympia, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The label has released a variety of work in different genres, making it difficult to pigeonhole as having any one artistic mission...
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- Reissued on Kill Rock Stars
- VMFM 7 - EconochristEconochristEconochrist was a political hardcore punk band active in the late eighties and early nineties. They moved from Arkansas to the San Francisco Bay Area to become part of the punk music scene there...
Another Victim 7" (1992, 1 pressing, approx 1,000 made). Reissued on Ebullition RecordsEbullition RecordsEbullition Records is an independent record label and distro based out of Goleta, California. It published HeartattaCk, a zine focusing on independent punk and hardcore from around the world, informed by an anti-consumerist and D.I.Y. ideology....
CD. - VMFM 8 - Manacled 7" (1992, 1 pressing, approx 1,000 made). Out of print.
- VMFM 9 - Man Is the BastardMan Is the BastardMan Is the Bastard were a pioneering hardcore punk band who contributed the name, and perhaps also the ethos, to the punk subgenre known as power violence...
"Sum Of The Men" LP (1993; 2 pressings, 4,200 made) / CD (1996; 1 pressing, 5,054 made) . Limited quantities of both formats in stock. - VMFM 10 - Econochrist LP (1993, 1 pressing, 2,000 made). Reissued on Ebullition Records.
- VMFM 11 - V/A Fear Of Smell LP (1993; 2 pressings, 2,441 made) / CD (1998; 1 pressing, 1,900 made). Both formats in stock.
- VMFM 12 - BORN AGAINST "Battle Hymns Of The Race War" 10" (1994; 2 pressings, 5,326 made). Reissued as a 12" on Prank Records.
- VMFM 13 - Moss IconMoss IconMoss Icon was an Annapolis, Maryland post-hardcore band from 1986 to 1991. Its original members were singer Jonathan Vance, guitarist Tonie Joy, bassist Monica DiGialleonardo, and drummer Mark Laurence. Alex Badertscher joined as second guitarist in 1990...
Lyburnum LP (1994; 3 pressings, 3,500 made) / CD (1997; 2 pressings, 1,518 made). CD in stock, in limited quantities. - VMFM 14 - HeroinHeroin (band)Heroin was a short-lived but influential underground post-hardcore band, originating in San Diego in 1989.-History:Heroin was a forerunner of the screamo subgenre of hardcore punk. They were noted for the psychological intensity of their songs, which tended to be very short and include...
LP (1994, 1 pressing, approx 2,000 made).- Reissued on Gravity RecordsGravity RecordsGravity Records is an underground independent record label from San Diego. It was formed in 1991 by Matt Anderson, a member of the influential underground band Heroin. It has been central in developing and promoting the "San Diego sound" - an idiosyncratic form of post-hardcore with loose, chaotic...
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- Reissued on Gravity Records
- VMFM 15 - Man Is the Bastard Our Earth's Blood 7" (1994; 2 pressings, 1,538 made). Out of print. Tracks included on VMFM 9CD.
- VMFM 16 - BORN AGAINST / MAN IS THE BASTARD 8" (1994; 2 pressings, 5,000 made). Out of print. BA songs included on VMFM 20, both formats, MITB songs included on VMFM 9, CD only
- VMFM 17 - Men's Recovery ProjectMen's Recovery ProjectMen's Recovery Project was an American experimental noise rock band formed by Sam McPheeters and Neil Burke in Richmond, Virginia, active from 1993–2002...
Make A Baby 7" (1994; 2 pressings, 2,513 made). Out of print.- All tracks included on VMFM 40.
- VMFM 18 - (Young) Pioneers(Young) PioneersPioneers was an influential American folk punk band from Richmond, Virginia, active from 1993–1999.-History:...
7" (1994; 2 pressings, 2,000 made). Out of print.- Songs appear on VMFM 22 CD.
- VMFM 19 - Man Is the Bastard / Sinking Body 7" (1995; 2 pressings, 2,006 made). Out of print.
- MITB songs included on VMFM 9, CD only.
- VMFM 20 - Born Against The Rebel Sound Of Shit And Failure LP (1995; 5 pressings, 6,088 made) / CD (1995; 7 pressings, 11,306 made) / TAPE (1996; 1 pressing, 1,000 made).
- CD reissued on Kill Rock Stars. Vinyl reissued by Prank Records. Tape still in stock.
- VMFM 21 - (Young) Pioneers First Virginia Volunteers LP (1995; 1 pressing, 2,053 made) / CD (1995; 1 pressing, 2,203 made). CD in stock.
- VMFM 22 - (Young) Pioneers We March 7" (1995; 1 pressing, 2,195 made) / CD-EP (1995; 1 pressing, 2,000 made)
- VMFM 23 - Sinking Body The Discovery Of Iron Ore 10" (1996; 1 pressing, 2,039 made)
- VMFM 24 - Freshomatics 7" (1996; 1 pressing, 1,037 made)
- VMFM 25 - The Great UnravelingThe Great Unraveling (band)The Great Unraveling were an American post-punk rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, a later project from Tonie Joy of Moss Icon, Universal Order of Armageddon and Born Against. The band was active from 1995–1997.-History:...
Space Travel 7" (1996; 1 pressing, 2,045 made). Out of print. - VMFM 26 - Worst Case Scenario LP (1996; 1 pressing, 2,028 made) / CD (1997; 1 pressing, 1,743 made)
- VMFM 27 - (Young) Pioneers Crime Wave 10" (1996; 2 pressings, 1,929 made) / CD (1997; 1 pressing, 1,030 made). CD in stock.
- VMFM 28 - Bullet in the HeadBullet in the HeadBullet in the Head is a 1990 Hong Kong action crime drama thriller film written, produced, edited and directed by John Woo , starring Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Waise Lee and Simon Yam.-Plot:...
Jawbone Of An Ass reissue CD (1996; 1 pressing, 867 made) - VMFM 28.5 - Men's Recovery Project, tour only 5" (1996; 1 pressing, approx 500 made). Out of print.
- Included on VMFM 40.
- VMFM 29 - Menace Dement LP (1997; 1 pressing, 1,021 made). In stock.
- VMFM 30 - Towel 7"(1997; 1 pressing, 1,544 made). In stock.
- VMFM 31 - Screeching WeaselScreeching WeaselScreeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
Formula 27Formula 27Formula 27 is a 4-song 7" EP by Screeching Weasel. It was released as a companion to Bark Like a Dog, the band's first album after their second breakup. All four songs were recorded during the sessions for the album with the same lineup. This EP would be the last new material that the "classic"...
7" (1997; 2 pressings, 3,435 made).- Reissued on Panic ButtonPanic Button RecordsPanic Button Records was a record label which was formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1997. It was co-owned by Ben Weasel and John Jughead, both members of Screeching Weasel...
/ Lookout! RecordsLookout! Records-History:Larry Livermore and David Hayes formed the label in 1987. From the start, Lookout released punk rock records, but over time expanded its scope to include various types of pop rock, reggae fusion, acoustic rock, pop punk, and indie rock...
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- Reissued on Panic Button
- VMFM 32 - Witchy Poo Witchy Poo Salutes The Space Program 7" (1997, 1 pressing, 1,007 made). In stock.
- VMFM 33 - Hail MaryHail MaryThe Angelic Salutation, Hail Mary, or Ave Maria is a traditional biblical Catholic prayer asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Hail Mary is used within the Catholic Church, and it forms the basis of the Rosary...
Crashing Down 7" (1997; 2 pressings, 1,548 made). In stock. - VMFM 34 - Landed Why I Live 10" (1997; 1 pressing, 717 made). Out of print.
- VMFM 35 - Amps for ChristAmps for ChristAmps For Christ is the current music project of Man is the Bastard and Bastard Noise veteran and metal/noise pioneer Henry Barnes. The project is based out of Claremont, California.-Concept:...
Thorny Path LP (1997; 1 pressing, 1,024 made) / CD (1997; 1 pressing, 956 made) - VMFM 36 - TOWEL 8" (1997; 1 pressing, 1006 made). Out of print.
- VMFM 37 - HAIL MARY "My Will To Die Is Dead" 7" (1998; 1 pressing, 1,125 made). Out of print.
- VMFM 38 - Sinking Body Neurotic Habits of the Invisible Man 7" (1998; 1 pressing, 1,100 made)
- VMFM 39 - V/A Fruited Other Surfaces CD (1998; 1 pressing, 1,150 made). In stock.
- VMFM 40 - MEN'S RECOVERY PROJECT "The Golden Triumph Of Naked Hostility" CD (1998; 1 pressing, 2,000 made). Out of stock.
- VMFM 41 - Sam McPheetersSam McPheetersSam McPheeters is an American musician, artist and journalist. Raised in Albany, New York and later relocated to New York City, McPheeters was a key member of the early 1990s hardcore punk scene, writing a number of zines and singing in the hardcore band Born Against...
/ The Catholic Church 5" (1998; 1 pressing, 1,000 made). Out of print.- To be reissued as a 7" on Gravity.
- VMFM 42 - Rah BrasRah BrasRah Bras is a rock band originally out of Richmond, VA. The band consists of Isabellarah Rubella on synth, Boo Rah on keytar, and Jean Rah on drums, with all three providing vocals. Ex-members include Robby Benson, Jason Voorhees, and McGruff The Crime Dog....
Wear The Beat Spectacular CD (1998; 1 pressing, 1,391 made). Limited quantities in stock.- To be repressed by Lovitt RecordsLovitt RecordsLovitt Records is an independent record label that was founded in 1995 by Brian Lowit who was a student at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina at the time...
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- To be repressed by Lovitt Records
- VMFM 43 - Men's Recovery Project / Sinking Body Grappling With the Homonids LP (1998; 1 pressing, 1,100 made) / CD (1998; 1 pressing, 1,475 made). Both formats in stock.
- VMFM 44 - Bastard NoiseBastard Noise-History:The Bastard Noise was founded in 1991 by Henry Barnes, W. T. Nelson and Eric Wood, initially as a side project of powerviolence band Man Is The Bastard.-Project personnel and past contributors:...
If It Be Not True double CD (1998; 1 pressing, 940 made). In stock. - VMFM 45 - Landed Everything's Happening LP (1998; 1 pressing, 1,073 made) / CD (1998; 1 pressing, 1,000 made)
- VMFM 46 - Towel discography CD (1998; 1 pressing, 1,027 made)
- VMFM 47 - Mr. Brinkman Transmittens CD (1999, 1 pressing, 500 made)
- VMFM 48 - Pleasurehorse Small Purse CD (1999; 1 pressing, 500 made). Out of print.
- VMFM 49 - Witchy Poo Pitching Woo CD (1999; 1 pressing, 956 made)
- VMFM 50 - V/A "False Object Sensor" CD (2001; 1 pressing, 2,200 made)
- VMFM 51 - Amps For Christ "Circuits" CD (1999; 1 pressing, 1,000 pressed)
- VMFM 52 - Hail Mary All Aboard the Sinking Ship LP (1999; 1 pressing, 1,000 made) / CD (1999; 1 pressing, 1,500 made)
- VMFM 53 - Men's Recovery Project Resist the New Way LP (1999; 1 pressing, 1,000 made) / CD (1999; 1 pressing, 950 made) LP out of print
- VMFM 54 - Man Is the Bastard live CD - Project cancelled.
- VMFM 55 - Fast ForwardFast Forward (band)Fast Forward was a band formed in 1984, featuring Ian Lloyd, former lead singer of Stories and a solo artist. The band released one album, Living in Fiction.-History:...
CD (2001; 1 pressing, 1,037 made)